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CPI Report: Inflation Rose Unexpectedly in January
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.0 percent from a year earlier as food and energy prices picked up.The New York Times - 6d -
US inflation unexpectedly increases to 3% in January
Figure bolsters case for Federal Reserve proceeding slowly with interest rate cutsFinancial Times - 6d -
Here's the inflation breakdown for January 2025 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose 3% on the year in January 2025. Economists worry that broad disinflation is over, even as tariffs loom.CNBC - 6d -
Stock Market Falls After Inflation Report
Investors are now betting that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates just once more this year, a drastic shift in expectations since late 2024.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump blames Biden for January inflation spike
New government data shows inflation is up 3% on an annual basis. In reaction to the hot report, President Trump blamed the surge on his predecessor, saying "BIDEN INFLATION UP!" Political ...CBS News - 6d -
Inflation accelerated in January, CPI report finds
Inflation accelerated in January, rising 3% on an annual basis, indicating that the Federal Reserve's push to drive inflation down to a 2% annual rate has stalled out, at least temporarily. Martin ...CBS News - 5d -
Donald Trump’s Chicken-and-Egg Inflation Problem
A surge in egg prices underscores how persistent inflation is spooking the markets and could check the president’s boldest economic policies.The New York Times - 5d -
Hot Inflation Raises Stakes of Trump’s Tariffs
Economists warn that enacting tariffs at a time of persisting price pressures is a risky move.The New York Times - 4d -
'No Buy 2025': Inflation-inspired challenge trends on TikTok
Frustrated by rising prices and overconsumption, a growing league of people are swearing off unnecessary purchases altogether.The Hill - 3d -
Angry neighbours dub inflatable dome 'enormous zit'
The blow-up dome, which houses tennis courts, has caused uproar among residents of Edinburgh's plush Stockbridge.BBC News - 2d -
Is the US suffering from seasonal inflation disorder?
January’s bad data needs further scrutiny; plus, Bessent’s bet bombsFinancial Times - 12h -
Man charged in 2020 killing of rapper Pop Smoke pleads guilty to manslaughter to avoid trial
A man charged in the 2020 killing of rapper Pop Smoke during a robbery at a Hollywood Hills mansion accepted a plea dealABC News - Feb. 6 -
From begging on the streets to K-pop star - how one North Korean man made it to the US
The first K-pop boy band with North Korean members aims to debut in the US later this year.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Super Micro's roller coaster continues into earnings with 59% stock pop in past week
Super Micro has a lot on the line heading into its earnings report on Tuesday after a tumultuous 2024.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Going for a song: investors flee to K-pop as safe haven amid Trump’s tariff war
Shares in South Korea’s entertainment groups soar as steel tariffs combine with a Blackpink world tour and BTS revival to supercharge their appeal. Donald Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on ...The Guardian - 6d -
CVS shares pop 15% on big earnings beat, even as high medical costs drag down insurance unit
It caps off the first full quarter with David Joyner, a longtime CVS executive, as CEO of the troubled retail drugstore chain.CNBC - 6d -
AppLovin's postearnings pop pushes yearly gain to more than 900%, and Wall Street is still bullish
AppLovin was the most successful tech stock in the U.S. last year, soaring more than 700% and outperforming even the biggest names in the AI space.CNBC - 5d -
Dell shares pop on report of $5 billion deal for AI servers for Elon Musk's xAI
Elon Musk's high-valued artificial intelligence startup relies on Nvidia chips, and is reportedly buying a hefty amount from Dell.CNBC - 4d -
Airbnb pops more than 14%, its best day ever, on earnings beat
Airbnb shares surged more than 14% and recorded their best day ever after the company reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings.CNBC - 4d -
Coca-Cola takes on Olipop and Poppi with new prebiotic soda brand, Simply Pop
The U.S. prebiotic soda category has more than doubled over the last five years.CNBC - 11h -
Coca-Cola takes on Olipop and Poppi with new prebiotic soda brand, Simply Pop
Coca-Cola is launching a prebiotic soda brand called Simply Pop, taking on upstarts Olipop and Poppi.NBC News - 5h -
Republicans eye dueling budget votes next week as Mike Johnson faces pressure to act
House Speaker Mike Johnson is eying a committee vote next week to kickstart a massive multi-trillion-dollar package to advance President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.NBC News - Feb. 7 -
‘Buckle up and enjoy the ride’: Van Dijk backs Liverpool to handle title pressure
Captain admits team must ‘up it’ across next three games Liverpool freeze ticket prices for next season Virgil van Dijk has told Liverpool to “buckle up and enjoy the ride” of a Premier League ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Price wins Players Championship as Littler stumbles
Welshman Gerwyn Price wins the second Players Championship of 2025 after an 8-7 win over Chris Dobey in the final, having beaten Luke Littler earlier in the day.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
These prices could rise due to tariffs on steel and aluminum
Trump this week announced 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum.ABC News - Feb. 11 -
National retailers warn of higher prices with reciprocal tariffs
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is warning that higher prices will soon hit Americans as President Trump signs off on reciprocal tariffs on foreign trading partners. “While we support the ...The Hill - 4d -
How Trump’s tariffs could impact the price of gold
Tariffs aren’t necessarily bullish for the yellow metal.MarketWatch - 3d -
House prices plunge as council acts on second homes
House prices in a Welsh county have fallen by more than 12% year-on-year, according to new figures.BBC News - 1d -
Ancient DNA Points to Origins of Indo-European Language
A new study claims to have identified the first speakers of Indo-European language, which gave rise to English, Sanskrit and hundreds of others.The New York Times - Feb. 5 -
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Point Of No Return Guide
You tackle many quests in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 . However, there are a select few that, once completed, also cause other missions to end abruptly. Likewise, there are those that prevent ...GameSpot - Feb. 7 -
Rooney Rule founders point to diversity needs
They point to a paucity of black offensive coordinators, the pool often tapped for new head coaches.ESPN - Feb. 8 -
Connor Bedard Climbs Higher on Teenager Points List
Connor Bedard just continues to produce offensively on his recent tear.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9 -
Talking points from Six Nations round two
England "find a way" to beat France and Ireland keep their Grand Slam hopes alive - the talking points from round two of the Six Nations.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Durant becomes 8th in NBA to reach 30,000 points
Kevin Durant, the 36-year-old Phoenix Suns forward, became the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, hitting the mark with a free throw late in the third quarter of a 119-112 loss to ...ESPN - 6d -
Nintendo discontinues Gold Points rewards program
Nintendo has cut off its My Nintendo Gold Points rewards program, with the final day for earning Points being March 24.VentureBeat - 1h -
BP shares pop 7% after reports activist hedge fund Elliott has taken a stake in the struggling British oil major
BP shares jumped early Monday following weekend reports that activist investor Elliott Management has built a stake in the struggling oil major.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Jimmy Butler scores 25 points in Warriors debut, helps lead 24-point comeback win over Bulls
Jimmy Butler got off to a good start with the Warriors.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9 -
Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks
The central bank cut rates for the third time in about six months as it said economic growth had been weaker than expected.The New York Times - Feb. 6
